Nokia C31 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
The Nokia C31 (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 35/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 5050); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C31 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia C31
Xiaomi 17 Pro
What makes Nokia C31 better?
- Overall rating 35/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 5050 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 192g vs 200g
- Better camera (81/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia C31 vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 51 points higher (86/100 vs 35/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (85/100 vs 37/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Nokia C31 (84/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia C31 | Xiaomi 17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3569354 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3310 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 10070 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2656x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5050 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 169.2×78.0×8.6 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $825 |
Camera comparison
Nokia C31
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nokia C31
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia C31
- 5050 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nokia C31
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (85/100 vs 37/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (81/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Nokia C31 (84/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia C31 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 by 51 points (86/100 vs 35/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia C31 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Nokia C31 has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia C31 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Nokia C31 over the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.